The widespread use of wireless Access Points and wireless routers provides great convenience and flexibility in network access for businesses, universities and other organizations. With centralized WLAN management, the Access Points in managed mode are not configured themselves but at a central location, the WLAN-Controller.
The WLAN-Controller authenticates the Access Points and transmits a certificate and the correct configuration to the approved devices. This allows for convenient configuration of the WLAN from a central point and the changes to the configuration affect all of the Access Points simultaneously.
Split management can be used to separate the WLAN configuration from the rest of the router configuration. This allows router settings and VPN settings to be adjusted locally, for example in a branch office or home office installation, and the WLAN configuration is regulated by a LANCOM WLAN Controller at the main office.